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Irene Sankoff and David Hein are a Canadian married writing team. Their first show, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding (based on David’s mother’s true story) was the hit of the Toronto Fringe Festival, and then picked up for a commercial run by Mirvish Productions. It has now played and won best musical awards in the New York Musical Theatre Festival and across North America, with Sankoff and Hein performing in most productions. Come From Away was developed at the Canadian Music Theatre Project and Goodspeed Musicals’ Festival of New Artists, showcased at the NAMT Festival of New Works and enjoyed a record setting world premiere at the La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle Repertory, followed by Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto and the Gander Community Centre Hockey Rink. Come From Away won three 2017 Dora Mavor Moore Awards, four Helen Hayes Awards, five Outer Critics Circle Awards and three Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical. David and Irene were nominated for Tony® Awards for Best Book and Score and won the 2017 Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards for Best Book. Irene and David are proud members of the Dramatists Guild and ASCAP. Immeasurable thanks to all of Molly’s People, to everyone who helped us on this journey and to our extraordinary friends from Away and in Newfoundland for inspiring and trusting us to tell your story.

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 15, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Original Cast Members Petrina Bromley and Astrid Van Wieren Join COME FROM AWAY in Gander

The full cast, band and creative team have been revealed for director Jillian Keiley’s second season of Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Come From Away, set to run June 28, 2024 - September 1, 2024, at the Joseph R Smallwood Arts & Culture Centre in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.

BEETLEJUICE, SIX, and More Set For Calgary's 2024-25 Broadway Season

The 2024-25 season has been announced for Broadway in Calgary, kicking off this September with Come From Away and continuing with seven shows through 2025. Learn more about the season here!

Starlight Theatre Announces Broadway 3-Show Packages

Discover the exciting Broadway 3-Show Packages announced by Starlight Theatre.

COME FROM AWAY Is On Sale Now At Playhouse Square

COME FROM AWAY, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning 'must-see musical' (NPR), is now on sale! Don't miss your chance to experience this incredible show.

The Stage Company España estrenará COME FROM AWAY en septiembre en Madrid

El musical regresará antes al Maipo de Buenos Aires a finales de mayo.

COMPANY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More The AT&T Performing Arts Center's Spectacular 24/25 Broadway Season!

The AT&T Performing Arts Center unveils its 2024/2025 Broadway at the Center lineup in Dallas. Check out the exciting series of shows!

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Century II Concert Hall

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Century II Concert Hall? A Tuesday morning in September, a transatlantic flight from Paris to Dallas is unexpectedly rerouted, and the passengers aren’t told where they are landing. Parked on the tarmac for hours, the mini liquor bottles are exhausted, all the in-flight films are watched, and passengers are itchy to breathe fresh air, stretch their legs, and to know, what is going on?

What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America For The 2024/2025 Season? - A Complete Guide

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production.

& JULIET, MJ THE MUSICAL and More Set for Hippodrome Theatre 2024/2025 Broadway Series

The new 2024/2025 Hippodrome Broadway Series has been revealed! See which shows are featured, and learn how to purchase tickets.

SHUCKED, BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL & More Set for Broadway Dallas 2024/2025 Season

Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have revealed the full lineup of Broadway shows coming to Dallas in the 2024/2025 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. Learn how to purchase tickets!

VIDEO: Get A First Look at COME FROM AWAY in Korea

Come From Away is now on stage in South Korea at the Gwanglim Art Center through February 18th, 2024. The production is produced by ShowNote. Get a first look at the production.

Max Grossman Joins UTA Theater Department

Lit agent Max Grossman has joined UTA's theater department. 

State Theatre New Jersey to Present COME FROM AWAY in January

State Theatre New Jersey will present the Broadway musical, Come From Away on Friday, January 5 at 8pm; Saturday, January 6 at 2pm and 8pm.

Jewish Plays Project Reveals 6+ Finalists For 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest

Jewish Plays Project has revealed the finalists for the 13th National Jewish Playwriting Contest. Find out which plays made the cut!

COME FROM AWAY to Return To Columbus At The Ohio Theatre

Come From Away, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning 'must-see musical,' returns to Columbus at the Ohio Theatre. Don't miss out on this remarkable show!

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at COME FROM AWAY 2023-24 National Tour

Get a first look at photos and video of the national tour of Come From Away!

Cast Set For The COME FROM AWAY UK and Ireland Tour

Casting has been announced for the COME FROM AWAY UK and Ireland tour. Find out who will be joining the cast for this highly anticipated production.

Tony & Olivier Award-Winning Musical COME FROM AWAY On Sale October 6 At The Eccles Center

Salt Lake City has announced the national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its return to the Eccles Theater for a limited engagement of 5 performances, April 26-28, 2024.

COME FROM AWAY Comes To Alaska Center for the Performing Arts This Fall

COME FROM AWAY, the Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical, is now on sale and the tour cast has been announced. Tickets are available at www.CenterTix.com and www.BroadwayAlaska.com. The touring production will begin performances in Anchorage, AK on November 29, featuring a talented cast including Danny Arnold, Kathleen Cameron, Trey DeLuna, and more.

David Hein FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

David Hein has written 1 shows including Come From Away (Book, Music, and Lyrics).

David Hein has been nominated for the following awards: - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Come From Away - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Come From Away - Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Come From Away - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Come From Away - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Come From Away - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Come From Away - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Come From Away

David Hein has won the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Come From Away and the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Come From Away.

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